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Cheltenham did not cause Newport as many problems in the second period, with Gordon kept quiet against his former loan club.

Matty Dolan puts in a tackle on Jaanai Gordon

Pell showed some signs of returning to his best form both at Yeovil and in the opening 45 minutes against Newport, driving at opponents and forcing them onto the back foot.

That impetus was lost after he replaced Wright as the focal point of Cheltenham’s attack and it is plainly obvious he needs to be played in the centre of the pitch.

There are six strikers on the books, but a goal poacher is lacking

Johnson has a wide range of attacking options, all offering different qualities, but there does not seem to be anyone who is at the right place at the right time when the ball is bobbling around the penalty area.

Kevin Dawson and Jordan Cranston both delivering teasing balls during the second half at Newport, but there was not a single red and white shirt near the danger area.

Brian Graham is injured and Dan Holman has a minor knock and was not involved again, but he appears to be on his way out anyway.

Eisa is a threat with his pace, but may now need a breather after making such a big step up and enjoying a far better expected start to life in the full-time ranks.

Kyle Storer, not known for his goalscoring exploits, was closest to ending the long wait on Tuesday, with one header cleared off the line and another effort well saved.

Joe Day saves a Kyle Storer chance in the final seconds of the game

Cheltenham need someone who is going to pop up and force the ball over the line and the longer the goal drought goes on – currently four-and-a-half hours - the more it will be playing on the minds of the players.

Taylor Moore is a cut above League Two level

The young Bristol City defender was outstanding throughout, continuing his impressive start to life on loan with Cheltenham.

He has certainly not been fazed by regular League Two football and Cheltenham handled dangerman Frank Nouble well for the most part, along with his strike partner Padraig Amond.

Cheltenham’s one lapse was punished when former Grimsby Town forward Amond was left alone to divert a wayward shot into the net 10 minutes before half-time.

The mobile and athletic Moore is a clear communicator and has confidence on the ball in abundance.

Taylor Moore shows his disappointment after the final whistle

It now looks like a battle between Will Boyle and Jamie Grimes for the starting place next to the 20-year-old, who has quickly become one of the first names on the team sheet.

Joe Morrell had another bright game in midfield and forward Freddie Hinds must be close to earning a first start.

Cheltenham cannot afford to lose Saturday’s home match against Colchester United

It is obvious that Cheltenham need goals and points quickly if they are to avoid being dragged into a second successive battle against relegation from the Football League.

Colchester lie 16th after their 1-1 home draw with Chesterfield on Tuesday night.

They plundered a 3-0 win at Whaddon Road last November with all of the goals coming in the second half and Pell sent off late on for diving and earning himself a second yellow card.

That was the Essex team’s first win in 11 games and a repeat result on Saturday will pile the pressure on Johnson.